Anandhi K v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :28.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P(MD)No. 34611 of 2025 K.Anandhi ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.
3. The Inspector of Police, Nagamalai Pudukkottai Police Station, Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Madurai - 19.
4. Mani ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents No.1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land in S.No.43/7 situated at Gandhi Nagar, Achampathu, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai with suitable Police protection by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 17.11.2025 within the time period stipulated by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Aswin Raja Simman For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader for R1 and R2 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate(crl.side) for R3
O R D E R
By relying on natham patta No.34 in the name of the petitioner's late husband, the petitioner had applied for the survey of land in S.No.43/7 of an extent of 1.90 ares.
2. Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2 and learned Government Advocate(crl.side) accepts notice for the 3rd respondent. Learned Special Government Pleader submits that notice would be issued to owners of relevant adjacent lands, including the 4th respondent, and their objections would be considered before a decision is taken.
3. In view of the above submissions of learned Special Government Pleader, it is not necessary to issue notice to the 4th respondent in this writ petition. Instead, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to conduct an inquiry in relation to the petitioner's request for survey 2/4
after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands, including the 4th respondent. The entire process will be concluded within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. NCC : Yes/No 28.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR To
1. The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.
3. The Inspector of Police, Nagamalai Pudukkottai Police Station, Nagamalai Pudukkottai, Madurai - 19.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.
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